Your child will not feel anything while the EEG is being recorded. The CP will record your child’s brainwaves on to the computer and monitor them on a screen – they look like wiggly lines. The electrodes are attached by wires to a ‘headbox’ and then to the recording machine. While all the electrodes are being applied, your child can sit on a chair, the bed or your lap, and can play with toys – we have many toys in the department but feel free to bring your child’s own favourite book, toy or comforter. This should take around 20 to 30 minutes. This does not hurt but some children do not like it. Sometimes, additional electrodes may be applied to other areas in order to get more information.Īs each electrode is attached, the CP will clean the area of the scalp with a cotton bud and some cream. Extra electrodes will also be applied on the shoulders to record your child’s heart rate and muscle activity. Sometimes, they will measure the head beforehand and mark the points with a soft pencil before attaching the electrodes. The CP will attach a number of small silver discs (electrodes) to certain points on your child’s head using a soft paste. Staying safe at GOSH and outside the hospitalĬoming to GOSH for a day or inpatient admissionĬoming to GOSH for an outpatient appointment

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